1935-11-07 — Page 19

CHINA'S DOUBTFUL STRENGTH

SILVER POLICY UNWORKABLE ?

AMERICANS SCEPTICAL

Washington, Nov. 6.

DELAYING

NAVAL PARLEY

-JAPAN DELEGATES.... WILL BE LATE.

ITALIANS IN LONDON

London, Nov. 6.

ponement of the Naval Conference

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1935.

SEEKING

TO END TENSION

BRITISH CABINET.

IN SESSION

SITUATION UNALTERED

London, Nov. 6.

The British Cabinet to-day was the Ambassador to Rome, Sir Eric Drummond, regarding yesterday's conversation between the diplomat and Signor Mussolini.

In an atmosphere of admitted scepticism regarding the ability of Britain has proposed the post-closely considering the report of the Chinese Government to carry out silver nationalisation, officials are awaiting developments abroad before arriving at any conclusions as to its ultimate results from the standpoint of the American silver polley, it was indicated to-day,

The situation is being closely watched by the Treasury, but there in generally a lack of comment in Government circles

until December 6. because the Japanese delegates are unable to arrive by December 2, the date orginally fixed.

It was decided that further dis-

It la expected that the Confer-cussions would be necessary be ence will go into recess over the fore concrete steps could be taken: Christmas holidays, but will resume

to end the Anglo-Italian tension.- Reuter, early in 1936.

On the other hand, there are in dications of considerable backtion stage fretting regarding the ques- tion whether the United States has actually pushed China off silver, apologists of the American policy contending that China's troubles aro Internal, while critics insist that the American polley is chiefly res- ponsible.

The United States Government has not нo far received any com- munication from American banking and other Interests in China seek ing assistanco in protecting any silver stock they may own.

in

per

* clash

GENEVA ENDORSES SANCTIONS

COMING IN FORCE. ON NOV. 18

GERMANY'S..

ATTITUDE

Geneva, No. 6. The Committee of Eighteen has formally endorsed the sanctions scheme, which will therefore be come effective and in full force of operation against Italy as from November 18.-Reuter."

RING OF SANCTIONS

Geneva, Nov. 6. The gap in the ring of sanctions was appreciably narrowed to-day by assurances from 1

German spokesman, given to the League' Secretariat this afternoon,

GERMANY TO ACT

Meanwhile, the Italian experts

PREPARING FOR TROUBLE have conferred with the Admiralty.

Washington, Nov. 6. It is understood that they have not

With rain temporarily halting touched the Mediterranean situa- the Italians' advance in Ethiopia, Without participating in the their conversations.intorest has centred upon Europe, League's measures against Italy, United Press.

where Britain is showing increas-Germany proposes to prevent deal ing signs of preparing for trouble ings, above normal trading opera BIGGER U.S. PERSONNEL. in the Mediterranean..

tlons in commodities affected by Britain's approach to Signor sanctions, including arms Washington, Nov, 6.

and Mr. Claude Swanson, Secretarymund, the Ambassador at Rome, the greatest significance in League Mussolint, made by Sir Eric Drum- munitions. The decision is given of the Navy, says he desires to maintain approximately 85

may be interpreted to, mean that circles for it is believed to denote cent.

closer man-power in all surface Britain is anxious to avoid a clash a ships and 110 per cent, man-power Mussolint to withdraw his armies tier spirit towards the League. rapprochement with und must therefore persuade France and Britain and also a in submarines during peace-time, thus indicating that the next Bud-pretation is also possible: that

from Libya; but another inter-Reuter. get will recommend increasing, Britain is convinced, that the enlisted strength to 100,000.

is inevitable and is justifying her own position in advance.

There is no sign that either Britain or Italy is yielding. Financial observers feel certain

Sir Eric Drummond contends that some financial support abroad

that more Italian troops must be presumably London, was arranged

Mr. George Darn, Secretary of withdrawn from Libya before the prior to the nationalisation 2011- War, will, when returning home, British nouncement, but it is felt that any said Mr. Swanson, visit. Iloilo, Mediterranean strength. foreign loun, unless very large, can Davao, Guam, Wake. Midway

Mussolini's spokesinan has been be adequate for only a short period, Island, Honolulu and Hito, arrivat pains to deny that 11 Duce has may become too strong unless an December. He will be the first another division.

currencying at San Francisco in mid-expresses willingness to withdraw equilibrium in the way of interna

The British Cabinet is in special tional payments is effected soon.

visit the Pan-American Airways | session.-United Press. The Journal of Commerce, in ports of call. commenting on the situation, says: "It would be a characteristic nexi

Mr. Swanson added that all the Asiatic step in the farcical silver comedysembling at. Manila for the Com- Fleet units will be as- to have the United States buy a large amount of silver from China onwealth inaugural ceremonies.

-United Press.

LONDON SUPPORT?

and the pressure

un

to

with a view to helping her balance her payments during the crucial transition perind while turning to a managed paper cur- reney tied to sterling."--Reuter,

INTERPORT CRICKET

|

Mr. Swanson said no decision had been reached as to whether a new battleship shall be started in 1937 to replace. the over-age Arkansas.

member of the U.S. Cabinet to

UNMUZZLED DOG IN

PLAYGROUND

KOWLOON LADY

SUMMONED

Mrs. Sclater, of Room- 12 Airlie UNITED SERVICES TO | Hotel, Kowloon, appeared before Mr. Wenne-Jones at the Kowloon MEET SHANGHAI Police Court this morning on The following have been selected charge of allowing her dog in the Children's Playground, Middle to represent the United Services in Road, also for having her dog their cricket match against Shang-there without a muzzle. hal on the Hongkong C. C. ground on Thursday, commencing at 11.30

Commdr. N. V. Grace, R.N., Lieut. Holland-Martin, R.N., Lieut. K. J. Harper, R.N., Lieut. Prowse,

3.m.:

can

decrease

Their

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Z.E.K. | PROGRAMME

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 855 metres (845 kilocycles):

6-8 pm. European Prograninie.”“ G-6 p.m.

Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra.

0-6.30. p.m. Children's Studio Concert.

6.30-7 p.m.. liongkong flotel Dance Orchestra.

7-7-13 p.m. "Peer Gynt" (lucidental Music) (Groig).

7.13-7.30 p.m. A Pianoforte Recital by Simon Barer.

1. Wallz in A Fint Major, Op. 42 (Chopin); 2. Etude in F Minor (Liszt); 9. Sonetto No. 101 Dei | Petrarca (Liszt).

7.30-7.15 p.m. Three Songs by Sir Harry Lauder.

1. Mr. John Mackay (Lauder); 2. I've something in the bottle for the Morning; 3. We Parted on the

Shore (Lauder)..

7.15-8 p.m. From the Studlo. and Present" by R. Abbit.

A Talk on "Interport Cricket Past

B p.m.

Time and Weather Report; Stock Quotations,

"A Personal message by H.R.II. the Prince of Wales, Patron of the British Legion."

8.05.10.30 D.m. Chinese Studio Concert.

10.30 p.m. Close Down. 8.05-10

p.m. European. Pro- gramme from Z.E.K. on n Pre- quency of 640 kilocycles.

8,05-8.50 p.m. A Relay from Baventry.

The B.B.C. Dance Orchestra, direct- ed by Henry Hall.

Charell's "White Horse Inn."

8.50.9 p.m. Vocal Gems from Erik

9-9.15 p.m. A Relay of the Daven-

Geneva, Nov. 6. Germany will shortly act to pre- The League has announced that vent speculators reselling goods to Italy and Ethiopia at large pro-

ts, and thus Berlin will indirect-try News Bulletin, (Copyright by ly co-operate with the League's Reuter). sanctious plan. The League has 9.15-9.30 p.m. Jazz Piano recital been much cheered by this frat by Billy Mayerl. moderation of Germany's strict reservations.

1. Billy Mayerl's Savoy ávanan

Memories.

2

Billy Mayerl's own Selection. 9.30-9.37 p.m. "The Derby" (Des- eriptive).

9.37-10 p.m. De Groot and his Orchestra.

The Committee of Eighteen has decided to add oil, coal, iron and steel to the embargo list na scou as non-members pledge co-opera- FURTHER TALKS?

tion, and has asked members to

The Temple Bells ("Four Indiau London, Nov. 6. take all the necessary steps to pre- Love Lyrics") (Woodfordo-Finden); Reports have retched London of vent the transit of embargoed Tilt 1 Wake Four Indian Love the interview which took place goods to Italy.

Lyrics") (Woodferde-Finden); In the yesterday between Signor Musso-

The Committee has established Night (Tate): Under the roofs of fini and the British Ambassador in a sub-committee te judge claims Paris (Moretti); Erstes Waltzer Rome, Sir Eric Drummond. The of nations wishing to import Potpourri (Robrecht); Destiny (Bay- discussion is understood to have Italian goods on which payments

nes). related to the desire, which is have already been made, and has strongly entertained on both sides. | recommended that November 18- to effect an improvement in senti- should be the dead line for all ment arising from the situation | clearing agreements by which in the Mediterranean.

Italy can obtain new

credits.

URGED TO HELP

It is emphasised in London that | United Press. the conversations are at a quite preliminary stage and in view of the reciprocal wish for satisfactory progress, it is likely that further talks between the Ambassador and the head of the Italian Government will take place as oppportunity

cur Braish Wireless.

RENEWS EFFORTS

Paris, Nov. G. M. Pierre Laval, the French

10 p.m. Big Ben: Press Bulletins. 10.03 p.m.

Close Down.

ELECTRIFYING RAILWAYS

BIG PROJECTS IN ENGLAND

New York, Nov. 6. An appeal to the United States joining-in-the-Annetions-against- to assist the League of Nations by italy was made by Emperor Haile

London, Nov. G. Selassio In an address broadcast

The railway companies have from Addis Ababa and heard in issued a statement regarding the Amerien to-day.

Government's proposals for a loan

works will place the companies in éstimated to cost £30,000,000. The

scheme for the extension of clee- a position to carry increased traffic with efficiency, and include a

He said: "I ask nobody to take methods of the sword and of force bers of the League, but the time are methods of ancient, ignorance. "You in America are not mem- has come, and the opportunity is

on October 26 the dog, which the mediation efforts, conferring with

Inspector Slimson stated that Prime Minister, has renewed his the sword against Italy. The to enable them to put in hand works lefendant was looking after for Signor Cerrutti, the Italian Am- ground with the amah and the de- a Triend, was taken to the play-bassador, und Sir George Clerk fendant's

the British Ambassador. It ía daughter.

understood they discussed the

A

boy

R.N., Licut. M. R. Bramwell, R.N.. Waldemar Cers, aged five, of 10 Mediterranean situation primarily here, for the masses of America irie traction both on main lines

R.A.S.C.

a

Major V. J. Bonavia, R.A.M.C.Humphreys Buildings, was riding United Press, Capt. L. J. Walch. (Capt.), Capi, W. D. Perse, R.A.. friendly manner, went up to the

a tricycle, and the dog. in Licut. C. C. Garthwaite. R.A..lad and hit him on Lieut. J. P. Williams, East Lunes. There was a tooth mark. The the instep. and Corporal Ballard, R.A.S.C. Twelfth man:—.

skin was broken by the B. Peatfield,

amah rubbing a ten-cent piece as a form of massage. The child was taken to the Kowloon Hospital.

R.N.

LAWN TENNIS IN JAPAN

CZECHO-SLOVAKIANS

TO PLAY

Osakn, Oel, 6. The National tennis tournament opened here to-dny.

L. Hecht, of Czecho-Slovakia, will be meeting Shigeru Kusumoto, of Keio University, and R. Menzel, of Czecho-Slovakin, will piny Yasuji Kintosu, of Kwansal Gakuan Uni-! versity.-United Press.

MORE SHIPS MOVING

BRITISH RETURNS

RECEIVED

London, Nov. G.

Mrs. Sclater stated that the dog was on the lead running with the children, but it hid muzzle. The amah did not know the play ground regulations.

no

Remarking that a. report from Dr. Smalloy our the bite was most necessary, his Worship adjourned the case until to-morrow at 230

1.m.

ARRIVALS BY

EMPRESS LINER

MR. J. L. MCPHERSON RETURNS

Royal Couple Cheered

TO HONEYMOON

AT KITTERING

London, Nov. G.

to help the

at Lenguo's efforts conellíation, because there is no contraverting that ours ig cause of humanity,”—Reuter.

COMMITTEE ACTVE

the

and in suburban areas.

already electrified 450 miles of lis The Southern Railway, which has

route, will add another 250, cover- ing the whole of its south const Bervice and greatly increasing its ability to handle the evergrowing traffic to Portsmouth Harbour for the Isle of Wight.

London, Nav. G. Lord Stanhope, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, represented The London North-Eastern track Great Britain on the Committee of between Manchester and Sheffield Eighteen at Geneva to-day when will be electrified.

it received reports from several All these electrification schemes sub-committee's which it approved. are supplementary to the plans for The Committee also established electrifying London suburban lines Despite a slight drizzle, the Vigilance Committee composed of under the £35,000,000 programme Duke and Duchess of Gloucester representatives of Great Britain, of the London Passenger Transport travelled in an open landau, drawn France, Russia, Spain. Polanil, Board announced during the sum by four bay horses and preceded and Sweden to observe the applica-

Roumania, Greece, Jugo-Slagla mer.-British Wireless, by two out-riders in scarlet and gold, from the Palace to St. Bon of sanctions by League Pancras where they entrained for powers and receive reports, Kittering to spend a honeymoon. One decision reached to-day ex-

WEATHER REPORT

As they left the Paince brides-empts newspapers, books, periodi- A strong anticyclone extends maids and guests, led by thecals, maps and printed matter from Central China to S, W. Man- Prince of Wales, showered con- from the general prohibition of churia. A depression romains to fetti and rose leaves on the couple. | Italian goods which Lengue the north-east of Hokkaido. Local ¡ The Duke, who was bare-headed, states are to enforce after Novem- forecast:-N. L. winds, moderate;

and the bride who was delightber 18-British Wirelvas. fully gowned in blue, waved to the cheering crowds thronging the

The Empress of Asla brought a number of prominent passengers route and shouting "Good Luck, -to-Hongkong-whon-sho-arrived Long Life and Happiness

here this morning from Shanghai. Reuter They Included Major General F. McIntyre, former chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs Washington, who is to visit Manila to attend the inaugural celebrations of the Commonwealth.

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DAY BY DAY NEWS

THE SUM OF WISDOM IS THAT THE", TIME IS NEVER LOST THAT IS DEVOTED TO WORK-Emerson,

HE. Sir Andrew Caldecott, Hong- kong's new Governor, is due here by the P., and O. liner Carthage on. De cember 12,

IN

BRIEF

The Empres of Asia wilf-legvo- Hongkong for Manila at 10 p.m. to day, Instead of 6 pm a pruviously advised.

Charged before. Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy this morn- ing with the unlawful possession, of The net tonnage of vessels for

Mr. J. L. McPherson, Interna-

15 Ibu, of wolfram ore, valued at foreign trade that arrived attional Secretary of the Y.M.C.A.,

Chui Wah, residing at 98 Canton $1 per 1b, Chau Tung, unemployeıl, United Kingdom ports during who will be staying for some time

Road, has been admitted to the Kwong stated he got it from Shing Mun, September last with cargo was at the YALCA., Kowloon, was

Wah Hospital suffering from hend Defendant had a previous conviction Messrs. Benjamin and Potts re-

and leg injuries received when he fell for unlawful mining. A fine of $40, 6.6 per cent. more than in Septem- also on board, as were Sir Elly ceive the following Straits currency ber, 1934,

off No. 6 Wharf at the Kowloon Go. or six weeks' hard labour was but departures with Kadoorie and Mr. L. Indoorle, quotations (buyers) from Singapore down condition is reported 10nflicted. cargo declined by 1.2 per cent.

partners of Sir Elly Kadoorle and toy for raw rubler:

Spor

свя 2214

up A review of foreign trade move- Sona, financiers, of Shanghai, who December..

ets. up ments in the third quarter of are en route to Manila.

| Jan/Meli

eta, up 2254 1935 shows that the total net Also on the liner were Mme. J. L. Apl/June..

234 cts. up tonnage both entered and cleared Bourgoin, wife of the bend of the Market: Steady, with cargo was the highest record- Civil Service Engineering De- in the third quarter of any partment of French Indo-China, recent year, with rises, of 6.8 and who is returning homo; Mrs. 2.5 por cont. respectively as com- Cassidy, Mrs. A. H. Compton and pared with 1934-British Wireless. Mrs. Georgo Grimblo,

ct.

CL.

4

et,

The girls of St. Paul's Girly College are giving a concert in aid of the M.CI and other charities Friday at 7.30 p.m.

on

Le serious.

Ling Ng, a woman, has been ad- At the Central Magistracy this mitted to the Government Civil morning, Mr. Macfadyen sentenced Hospital suffering from a broken Chan Ping, a year-old returned arni enused during a fight, at Shung banisice, to six months burd labour. Wong Street. Another woman, Ho The defendant WILA deported on Wan, residing at 32 Wanchal Road, September 23 of this year for a was also admitted to hospital in a period of ten years. He stated that serious condition when she sustained he had returned to Hongkong to get a fractured pelvis as the result of work.

Ja mishop while currying a ford,

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